Robert Downey Jr Biography ,wiki, Age, photo

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Robert Downey, Jr., son of the avid filmmaker Robert Downey, Sr., is an American actor famous for his brilliant acting in ‘Chaplin’, quirky version of ‘Tony Stark’ in ‘Iron Man’ and decades of living under the shadow of drug abuse and breaching of law. Downey was involved in professional acting and drugs consumption from a very young age, owing to his highly creative and addicted father. He has spent his life in and out of tabloids, rehabilitation centers and prisons and yet, his acting skills and talent has given him the status of one of the most cherished actors. His fans love him for the dark and strong characters that he has played from time to time in movies like: ‘Sherlock Holmes’, ‘Tropical Thunder’, etc. and also for his almost superhero like ability to bring himself out from the rut of drugs and alcohol binging that he had been a part of since childhood. Downey has been recognized for his contribution to cinema with awards like Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy. He is also the co-owner of the production company ‘Team Downey’, with his wife Susan Levin.

  • Name: Robert
  • Birth Year: 1965
  • Birth date: April 4, 1965
  • Birth State: New York
  • Birth City: New York
  • Birth Country: United States
  • Gender: Male
  • Best Known For: Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor known for roles in a wide variety of films, including ‘Iron Man,’ ‘The Avengers, ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Chaplin.’
  • Astrological Sign: Aries
  • Interesting Facts
    • Robert Downey Jr. was once stopped by police after driving naked in his Porsche, and found not only to be without clothes, but in possession of cocaine, heroin and a .357 Magnum.

Family:

  • Spouse/Ex-: Deborah Falconer (1992–2004), Susan Downey (2005–Present)
  • Father: Robert Downey Sr.
  • Mother: Elsie (Née Ford)
  • Siblings: Allyson
  • Children: Exton Elias Downey, Indio Falconer Downey
  • Born Country: United States
  • Quotes By Robert Downey Jr. Actors
  • Height: 5’8″ (173 cm), 5’8″ Males
  • Notable Alumni: Santa Monica High School
  • Personality: ENFP
  • U.S. State: New Yorkers
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Team Downey
More Facts:
Childhood & Early Life:
Robert Downey, Jr. was born on April 4, 1965 in Manhattan, New York, to Robert Downey, Sr. and Elsie. His father is a well-known film maker, actor, writer, director and his mother was an actress. From a very young age, Downey was involved in acting.
He did his first appearance in his father’s movie ‘Pound’, in which he played the role of a puppy. Downey grew up around drugs as his father was a drug addict. He started taking marijuana at the tender age of 6.
At the age of 7, he made an appearance in the movie called ‘Greaser’s Palace’ and later went to live in England to study classical ballet. He attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center in New York.
In 1978, at the age of 13, Downey’s parents got divorced and he went to California to live with his father. He dropped out of school in the pursuit of professional acting. He was still struggling with his drug addiction.
Major Works
Downey’s ‘Chaplin’ (1992) is one of his biggest achievements until now. Richard Attenborough, the director of the movie, got him trained in many aspects that were necessary for a true portrayal of Chaplin, like, learning how to play violin, etc.
Joining the cast of American television mini-series ‘Ally McBeal’, after serving his time in the prison, in 2000, was a great professional move from Downey’s side. He won many accolades for his role in the series.
Downey’s characterization of ‘Tony Stark’ in ‘Iron Man (2008)’, ‘Iron Man 2 (2010)’ and ‘Iron Man 3 (2013), has made him into a huge blockbuster phenomena. His quirky and nonchalant personality in real life reflects in ‘Tony Stark’ which has made it so successful.
Personal Life & Legacy
Downey was married to singer and actress Deborah Falconer from 1992-2004. They have a son together named Indio Falconer Downey. Their marriage started to break when Downey made frequent visits to rehab and could not break off from his addictions.
From 1996-2001, Downey was arrested on various occasions on drug-related charges. He was once arrested for possession of cocaine, marijuana and heroin and on other occasion he was accused of possessing a non-licensed handgun.
Downey was sent to the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, California, on a 3 year sentence in 1999. But he was released early as his collective time in confinement on various occasions had qualified him for an early release.
He got married to Susan Levin, an Executive Vice President of Production at Joel Silver’s film company, Silver Pictures in 2005, in a Jewish ceremony. The couple has a son together named Exton Elias Downey.

Awards

Golden Globe Awards
2010 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical Sherlock Holmes (2009)
2001 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Ally McBeal (1997)
1994 Short Cuts (1993) Winner
BAFTA Awards
1993 Best Actor Chaplin (1992)

His Dating History

On the relationship front, he lived with actress Sarah Jessica Parker for seven years in the Eighties before wedding model and aspiring singer Deborah Falconer in 1992.

Their son Indio arrived a year later, but it was not meant to be, and they split in 1996. In 2003 Robert became engaged to Gothika producer Susan Levin, whom he met on set. The two wed in the Long Island town of Amagansett before a star-studded selection of friends and loved ones, including Keanu Reeves, Sting and Ellen Barkin, in August 2005.

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